1860 LINCOLN - HAMLIN FERROTYPE CAMPAIGN MEDALLION- Approx. .730" (Just Under 3/4") in diameter - one of the smallest of the ferrotype portraits for this early 1860 campaign. Most of what's seen are the larger (approx. 1" in diameter) and these smaller 3/4" are not often encountered. This is the first I've owned in almost 40 years in dealing. Both sides have "LINCOLN & HAMLIN * * * " along the outer edge with the ferrotype of the beardless Lincoln on one side and Hamlin on the other. Unfortunately the ferrotype portraits are anything but perfect and there is damage in varying degrees to both - as can be seen in the 'Additional Images'.

CONFEDERATE GENERAL JAMES LONGSTREET - One of Lee's Lieutenants, graduated from West Point in 1842 and fought in the Mexican War. Lee referred to him as "my old War Horse". He fought in most of the largest battles with the Army of Northern Virginia and after the War was accused of loosing the battle at Gettysburg by failing to attack at daylight of the second day, per Lee's orders. He was also outspoken on his feelings against Pickett's charge. After the War he was appointed Minister to Turkey in 1880. Signature is on approx. 2 1/8" x 4 1/4" slip of paper and includes a 1973 billing when it was sold at the time for a mere $15.

CDV - LINCOLN ASSASSINATION MEMORIAM - Published by E&HT Anthony - New York, carte shows 9 different Lincoln images taken throughout the War and in the center, a monument with the inscription "IN MEMORY / OF / ABRAHAM LINCOLN / PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / BORN FEBRUARY 12, 1809 / DIED APRIL 15, 1865 / WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE, WITH CHARITY FOR ALL / SECOND INAUGURAL ADDRESS / REQUIESCAT IN PACE". Carte is in very good condition.

PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - SPAN-AM WAR COMMISSION - Very strong signature on military commission for 2nd Lieut. of Cavalry to Guy Cushman. Dated December 6, 1899 to rank from April 10, 1899. Cushman was originally in the 1st Missouri Volunteer Infantry then transferred to the 1st Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, appointed to 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in April, 1899 then transferred to the 2nd U.S. Cavalry in May, 1899. In the Ohio Cavalry hee didn't make it out of the country during the Spanish American War but in the U.S. service was stationed at Placetas Barracks in Placetas, Cuba. Document is vellum and in extremely nice condition - clean. Again, strong McKinley signature and Elihu Root signature. War Office seal still intact. Approx. 15 3/4" x 19 1/2"

EARLY WOOD COMPASS FOUND AT CHANCELLORSVILLE - Approx. 2 1/8" square x 1/2" in height when closed.ID is written very lightly on the bottom in period pencil. The best I can make out as I see it is " Joseph Laninly Lebanon County Kentucky (?) July 14". Case is missing clasp, mahogany looking finish and has a hand colored dial. Good early piece.

SUGAR CANE NIPPERS - c-1800 Approx. 7 1/2" in height - back in the late 1700's - early 1800's sugar was sold in cone shaped sugar loafs and sold by weight. In order to then use it in the kitchen, sugar cane or loaf nippers were used to cut off the needed amount. These nippers are rather early, crude and a very interesting item for the early Colonial and American household. Very good condition but missing a wire that would normally be attached to the end of the handle to keep them closed.

U.S. BELT PLATE - CHANCELLORSVILLE - Nice rich brown face - arrow hook belt plate recovered from the Chancellorsville battlefield. Good amount of ground action on lead reverse and one blemish in the 'S' of the front.

M-1851 RECTANGULAR EAGLE SWORD BELT PLATE WITH APPLIED GERMAN SILVER WREATH 3PC- Dug plate - recovery place unknown. Originally had a 3 pc. applied wreath but the two tips have been dislodged and are missing.

PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN CIVIL WAR COMMISSION FOR INDIANA EX-ACTING LT. GOVERNOR - Approx. 23" x 27" frame containing Abraham Lincoln signed Military Commission dated July 2, 1862 (to rank from June 30, 1862) for Additional Paymaster to John Robert Cravens of Indiana. Cravens was an Ex-acting Lieut. Governor of Indiana at the beginning of the War. He was also an Organizer of the Republican Party, Indiana State Senator, President of the Madison & Indianapolis Railway and President of the Shelbyville & Columbus Railway. The document of vellum is in very good condition but the filled in ink and signatures are light. Signed with full name of President Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and Adj. Gen. Lorenzo Thomas. Information from previous owner has document in acid-free mounting with UV protected glass. This is an original document that our celebrated President Lincoln actually held in his hand and signed.

PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT APPOINTMENT FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF WAR - Approx. 17 1/2" x 21 3/4" on heavy paper stock dated December 21, 1901 - Theodore Roosevelt signed appointment for Assistant Secretary of War, William Cary Sanger. Sanger graduated from Harvard in 1874 and Columbia Law School in 1878. He held many offices in the military for the State of New York. During the War with Spain, Sanger volunteered and was commissioned Lt. Colonel of the 203rd Volunteer Infantry, USA. When William McKinley was elected, he appointed Sanger as Assistant Secretary of War under Elihu Root but McKinley was assassinated before he was able to sign the appointment, thus Theodore Roosevelt signed it just three months after McKinley's assassination. The document is in extremely nice condition with very strong signatures to the point of them bleeding through the paper and seen on the back.

FLAG - 7TH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - Approx. 69" in height x 74" in length - not including the gold fringe. Reproduction 34 star flag in double layered nylon (two layers sewn together so the printed stars and the "7th OHIO VOL. INF." is seen correctly on both sides. Does have some staining. These flags are not cheap to make, especially when it comes to specialty canton arrangements.

GEORGIA STATE SEAL BUTTON - MINTZER - Approx. 24mm+. Desirable Georgia State Seal with the W.G. Mintzer - Phila 1861, rmdc back mark - one of the few Civil War buttons actually dated. Button shows very minor wear on the high relief points and is in VGC.

MICHIGAN STATE SEAL BUTTON - SCOVILL - Approx. 22mm+. Nice Michigan State Seal with the SCOVILL MFG CO. WATERBURY back mark . Button shows minor wear on the high relief points and is in VGC but does have an ever so slight push on the high point of crown.

87TH INDIANA INFANTRY LADDER BADGE - NAMED - German silver badge of the 87th Indiana Infantry, Company A - John A. Walker of the 14th Corps. The 87th Indiana participated in the battles of Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Kennesaw Mountain and Atlanta. Walker was a substitute and joined the 87th in September, 1864 and was mustered out in June, 1865. Badge is in very good condition.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR PAY VOUCHER - CONNECTICUT LINE - 1781 - Approx. 5 5/8" x 7 3/8" - Dated June 5, 1781 for Ephraim Parrish's service in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army of the United States. All hand written, normally you find these pre-printed and filled in. Very good condition.

GROUPING - 27TH NEW JERSEY INFANTRY - INCLUDES A MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT'S SIGNATURE AND CDV (When with the 61st Pennsylvania Infantry) - Large grouping of items from Sgt. Nelson Stoddard of Co. G, 27th New Jersey Infantry (CLICK ON THE 'ADDITIONAL IMAGES' TO SEE FULL LIST AND PHOTOS). The 27th was a nine month regiment organized in September, 1862 and mustered out in July, 1863. Notarized list from a family member from the sale in 2007 is included.

104TH NEW YORK INFANTRY - CAMP SCENE - Approx. 10 3/8" x 14 3/4" overall with the bordered image being approx. 7" x 13 3/4". This is a War period hand watercolored illustration of the 104th NYI camp scene at Belle Plain, Va. no doubt in the winter months of 1862-63. These were many times purchased by the soldiers from the suttlers. Paper does have typical light creasing from being rolled up for such a long time and does have two rips (repaired with archival tape). The 104th was a battle hardened unit, taking part in many hard fought battles including 2nd Manassas, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Petersburg and Weldon Railroad.

CDV - 3RD MICHIGAN CAVALRY - Image of 1st Lieut. James H. McCormick - has a tax stamp but no photographer's back mark. Bust view shows McCormick as a 1st Lieut., it is ID'd from an image from the same sitting on the Civil War website Seeking Michigan. He joined the 3rd Cav. and was with them from 10/16/61 until 2/12/66 when he was mustered out. While in, the 3rd took part in the battles of Farmington, Ms, Blackland, Ms., Iuka, Ms., Coffeeville, Ms., Jackson, Tn., Memphis, Tn., New Albany, Ms., Corinth, Ms., Ripley, Ms., Brownsville, Ar. and Mobile Bay, Al., among other actions. The CDV came in a large group of 3rd Michigan Cavalry images and is in very good condition.

NEW PARIS, OHIO - GAR POST DINNER TICKET - 1889 - GAR Dinner ticket for the benefit of the Caleb Marker Post No. 646 in New Paris, Ohio. Ticket is number 120 and also includes the detached stub. On the back of the ticket there are a number of raffle items that include gold watched, a silver tea set and a horse, buggy & harness (like giving a car away these days). Ticket is in very good condition.

ALBUMEN - 40TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY - Mount approx. 9 1/8" x 10 5/8" with image size approx. 6" x 8". Image of 1st Lieut. Eugene Mason, Company C, 40th Massachusetts Infantry. On the reverse in pencil is "For Alice - Eugene Mason". On the Civil War Data Base there is a post War photo of Mason and there is no doubt this is the same person. At the beginning of the War Mason enlisted in the 6th Mass. Inf. and was mustered out 3 1/2 months later. He joined the 40th Infantry on Sept. 1, 1862 but was mustered out due to disability on January 26, 1863. Albumen is in very good condition.

121ST NEW YORK STATE VOLUNTEERS - MENTIONS ASSASSINATION, LEE, JOHNSTON - Four page letter written in period ink from Corporal John M. Lovejoy to his mother, dated April 20, 1865. Very well written letter about their recent march to Danville in pursuit of Johnston and mentions all the news that has taken place in the previous four weeks; Lee's surrender to Grant, Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Surrender of Joseph E. Johnston, etc. Very legible, see entire transcript on the bottom of the 'Additional Images Link'

1924 MOURNING CARD - WITH AUTOGRAPH OF FLORENCE KLING HARDING - Approx. 3 3/8" x 5" - Sent after the death of Warren G. Harding to a gentleman from Mt. Vernon, NY who had requested autographs of both the President and First Lady. Mrs. Harding signed the envelope but the Presidents which was once in the cover, is now missing from the group. Typed by Mrs. Harding's secretary, she asks that he not let his friends know she sent this as she had so few of the President's autographs left. Very good condition but has remnants of black paper on back of envelope from a scrapbook.

1963 MOURNING THANK YOU CARD - FROM JACQUELINE KENNEDY - Approx. 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" - Sent after the death of John F. Kennedy to a woman from Seattle, Washington who had sent her condolences on the death of the President. Very good condition.

GENERAL OFFICER'S SWORD - E. LYON - E. Lyon in Paris, France made purely high grade swords with this one made for the U.S. market. Production was not great and they are rarely encountered. According to John Thillmann in his book on Civil War Army Swords, these were basically a M-1840 Foot Officer's Sword with General Officer's embellishments. There are photographs of Generals Lorenzo Thomas and U.S. Grant holding these type of swords. Lyon used almost exclusively Klingenthal blades - considered the best French blades made and the name is etched on the flat back of the blade. This particular sword has the double clam shell hilt with the folding rear shell, an applied American eagle with the lightning bolts in its claws. The hilt grip is solid cast and the detail is spectacular. The scabbard is brass with engravings and an applied eagle on a shield and has a nice chocolate brown patina. Very little gold gilt left on the hilt and scabbard. The scabbard has several dents. The blade is etched on one side with a floral pattern, Military motifs and the motto 'E Pluribus Unum'. On the opposite side is much the same but with 'U.S.' in place of the motto. The blade is far from pristine but for the most part is fairly decent (able to see the etching, etc. but does have random dark spots) and it does have a rough area with pitting up near the hilt. Still has the original washer. This must have looked stunning when it was new. A chance to get a rarely seen example without spending multiple thousands.

CORPS BADGE (20th CORPS) OF WILLIAM C. CAMPBELL OF THE 2nd MICHIGAN CAVALRY. - Badge is made of sheet silver approx. .047" in thickness and no sign of a pin having been attached. This was probably sewn on if it was worn on clothing. 1 1/2"(H) x 1 1/2"(W) and has black tarnishing in places. Inscribed with his initials "WCC". Campbell was bugler in the 2nd Cavalry from Sept. 11, 1861 till October 22, 1864.. During that time the regiment took part in the battles of New Madrid, Mo., Shiloh, Corinth, Perryville, Franklin, Chicamauga, Resaca along with close to 150 other engagements. This was purchased in a large collection from western Michigan where the owner had made a notation of who it belonged to.

HISTORY OF BATTERY A - 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY - by Thomas M. Aldrich - Providence - 1904 - 408 pages - many photographs of men in the regiment. History written by a member of the Battery and covers the War time battles fought by the regiment. This Battery was one of the most active artillery batteries in the War, especially with their service on Cemetery Ridge in Gettysburg. Other battles included Antietam, Fredericksburg, Bristoe Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Chancellorsville, Harper's Ferry, Fair Oaks along with many others. Good condition, decent binding, small ex-personal library stamp inside cover, several pencil notations from what may have been a member of the unit, some scuffing along edges as can be expected.

EARLY PLUG BAYONET- C-1680-1710 European plug bayonet. This style was the first for bayonets and preceded the later socket bayonets. Overall length is approx. 19 1/2" with an approx. 5" handle made out of a burly looking English Walnut (?). These were used in the hunting community along with the military. This does have a touch mark (see additional images) but I believe it may be a hunting bayonet although this same style bayonet with this cross guard is shown in Neumann's book "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" (Pg. 34 - # 7B). Bayonet is in very good condition but cross guard is loose and there is a crack in the grip.

U.S. OFFICER'S WAIST BELT & PLATE - I have never yet had a plate on a belt that is as worn as this one is. This has such an even patina that the applied German silver wreath almost looks to be brass until you inspect it with a glass. The separation between the wreath and plate is only really visible from just under the eagle's claws. I have never seen a keeper this worn and the back of the plate has been worn nearly completely smooth. This may have been worn all four years of the War and another twenty after. Belt is well worn and a bit flaky but solid - looks like it may have been shortened or replaced at one time and has holes on the entire length of the belt.

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RARE MODEL 1855 SPRINGFIELD PISTOL - (No carbine attachable stock) Only slightly more than 4,000 made, this is one of the most sought after guns of the Civil War era. Both Barrel and lockplate dated 1855, correct 400 yard leaf sight, most markings good and legible (eagle on the Maynard Tape Primer door almost completely worn off and due to pitting on top of barrel near nipple, the 1855 on the barrel is a bit tough to see), cartouche is visible including initials, bench mark on pistol is '17'. Barrel rifling still visible but worn. Indentations on grip from attachable shock are very light showing the gun was rarely used with the missing carbine stock. Typical dings and wear. Pitting on areas of the barrel near nipple. There is a crack in the stock as can be seen in the photos. Gun will not hold half cock but does hold full cock. Still a hansome looking gun with good aging. Many were initially issued to the 1st and 2nd U.S. Cavalry in the west.

28TH NEW YORK INFANTRY - GAR reunion announcement for the 28th New York Infantry held in Canandaigua, NY on May 4, 1885. Paper is in very good condition but does have folds. The 28th fought in the battles of Winchester, Cedar Mountain, Groveton, 2nd Bull Run, Antietam and Chancellorsville.

28TH NEW YORK INFANTRY - GAR reunion ribbon for the 28th New York Infantry held in Niagara Falls, NY on May 22, 1889. Ribbon is in very good condition with just a few very small stains. The 28th fought in the battles of Winchester, Cedar Mountain, Groveton, 2nd Bull Run, Antietam and Chancellorsville.

28TH NEW YORK INFANTRY - GAR reunion ribbon for the 28th New York Infantry held in Lockport, NY on May 22, 1894. Ribbon is in very good condition with just a few a bit of discoloration on the reverse side. The 28th fought in the battles of Winchester, Cedar Mountain, Groveton, 2nd Bull Run, Antietam and Chancellorsville.

SIGNED 3 PULL TELESCOPE - WHEELING, WV - Brass body telescope signed 'H. Sheff / Wheeling, W. Va". Best I have found was that the Sheff Brothers had a retail store in Wheeling in the 1870's. Closed, the length is 9 3/4" and completely pulled is approx. 29 1/4". Diameter of the body is approx. 1.8". The optics are extremely good.

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3rd NEW YORK CAVALRY STATE COMMISSION TO SECOND LIEUTENANT - Handsome vellum certificate (approx. 11 3/4" x 16 5/8") dated December 1, 1864 promoting Jonathan W. Kent to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant of the 2nd NYC (this was a mistake as Kent was actually in the 3rd New York Cavalry). This may be the reason that the certificate has 'Duplicate' written vertically across the middle of the document. Filled in writing is a bit weak as is Governor Horatio Seymour's signature. Still retains the State Seal - good looking document.

GEORGE CLYMER - DOUBLE SIGNER - DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND THE U.S. CONSTITUTION - Approx. 7 3/8" x 8 3/4" 3 page ALS - folded cover. 1793 letter from George Clymer to his Brother-in-law Samuel Merideth (also a signer of the US Constitution) who at the time was the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury in New York (cover is addressed as such). Letter addresses what appears to be personal business deals (as they were business partners) and other items (see transcript on 'Additional Images' link). Clymer, as one of the Founding Fathers was a Delegate from Pennsylvania. Along with signing the Declaration of Independence, he would later sign the U.S. Constitution and served as a Representative in the First Federal Congress from 1789-1791. Letter is in very good condition, especially considering the age, is written in period ink on laid paper. There is some separation on the main fold (approx. 50%) but both sides still intact. Wax from cover seal is still present. Letter mentions a 'Hamilton' but unsure whether that is reference to Alexander.

PERSONAL INVITATION FROM SECRETARY OF WAR STANTON - Approx. 4 7/8" x 7 3/4" invitation from Edwin and Mrs. Stanton for a Misses O'Bannon to visit on a Thursday evening - January 24th - at their residence - no year given but during Stanton's stint as Secretary of War, the 24th only landed on a Thursday in 1861 & 1867. Ink is a bit light - good condition.

1873 INAUGURAL BALL INVITATION FOR PRESIDENT U.S. GRANT - Invitation sent from the Secretary of War at the time - William Belknap to Mrs. Thomas W. Ruger (wife of the Superintendent of West Point) for the March 4, 1873 Inaugural Ball. Invitation has a seal with the initials of Grant and Henry Wilson (VP). Also lists the Managers of the Ball which includes a Who's Who of the political world at the time. Names like William T. Sherman, James Garfield, Benjamin Butler, William Scott Hancock, etc., etc.. Includes the envelope and the Secretary of War's business card. Very good condition.

TRANSITIONAL MODEL 'FLAT LOCK WATERS' SIGLE SHOT PISTOL - According to Flayderman this was a transitional model between the M-1836 Flintlock and the M-1842 Percussion pistols made by Waters between the mid 1840's and 1849. Instead of the usual bevelled edge on the lockplate, these were completely flat with a Waters & Co. / Milbury, Mass. & date in front of the hammer. No cartouche on the stock but barrel is stamped with a US and the JH inspectors stamp. These were made in several type of 'conversion' styles, this one with a barrel type bolster with inspector's stamp. There are several issues - the left side plate (rear section may be a replacement and the barrel tang screw appears to have been replaced. Someone also years ago decided to do some amateur scroll work on the stock (can be seen in photos). Mechanics are good.

.69 CALIBER ROUND BALL BULLET MOLD - Approx. 6" in length and a ball cavity of approx. .64" . It is quite pitted but these are becoming increasingly harder and harder to find. Most of what you see are the small civilian or hunting calibers - not the larger military calibers. Not a gem but good for display.

EARLY SET OF BALANCE SCALES - Brass scales in a wood box, includes 5 weights. Box is approx. 3 1/8" x 6 1/2" x 1" in height. It is lined with red felt and has a compartment for the weights. Box is covered in a textured paper that has signs of a maker on the top when viewed closely but can not make it out. Judging by the construction of the box, locking hooks & loops and scales, I would say this was c-1830-40's at the latest. Good condition.

17th MAINE INFANTRY - CAMP BULLOCK - Four page letter written in period ink from George W. Doughty of Co. E. This was written after his release from the hospital from being wounded at Orange Grove, Va. Very interesting letter about how their camp is structured and the common duties of soldier life. Mentions his Captain having been killed in the same battle he was wounded in. Very legible, see entire transcript on the bottom of the 'Additional Images Link'

CDV - FREDERICK HILL MESERVE COPIES OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN - TAKEN FROM THE ORIGINAL PLATES - Image of Abraham Lincoln made by Frederick Hill Meserve in the early 1900's off the original plates. These were the famous Cooper Institute photographs by Mathew Brady on February 27,1860 that were credited with showing Lincoln in a light that helped win the election. This has Meserve's stamp and notations in his hand on the reverse. Unfortunately due to the paper used at that time, it lacks the clarity that the period CDV's had but they were taken from the original plates.

CDV - FREDERICK HILL MESERVE COPIES OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN - TAKEN FROM THE ORIGINAL PLATES - Image of Abraham Lincoln made by Frederick Hill Meserve in the early 1900's off the original plates. These were the famous Cooper Institute photographs by Mathew Brady on February 27,1860 that were credited with showing Lincoln in a light that helped win the election. This has Meserve's stamp and notations in his hand on the reverse. Unfortunately due to the paper used at that time, it lacks the clarity that the period CDV's had but they were taken from the original plates.

M-1819 HALL BREECH LOADING FLINTLOCK RIFLE - WITH BAYONET - Second production type dated 1832 and marked 'J.H. HALL / H. FERRY' with date. Light oval cartouche on left side of stock. Mechanics good, .52 caliber with a 32 5/8" barrel. Due to the hammer dead center on the gun the sights are off to the left side as can be seen in the photos. Because of this the bayonet slot is also slightly off to one side insuring that when fixed on the rifle, the bayonet sits at 90 degrees from top center. The bayonet is not the typical style with the t-slot but all else matches the regular Hall rifle bayonet including the offset slotted bridge on the socket and fits beautifully. It does have a fair amount of light pitting as can be seen in photos. Approx. 40% of original brown on barrel. Stock is very good with a few chips as shown. Almost kept this for my collection.

WILMOT'S PATENTED TOMPION - 1863- Brass barrel tompion for approx. .54 - .58 caliber barrel. These are marked on the top as can be seen in the photos "PATENED NOV. 24, 1863". These were placed in the barrel then by rotating the head would draw up the base and expand the diameter to lock in the barrel, thus protecting it from the elements. Material body is still intact but loose and a bit frayed. The rubber (?) compound under the material will no longer expand. Good condition.

CDV - IDENTIFIED FULL LENGTH ARMED OUTDOOR SHOT - Unfortunately the only things this CDV needs is better condition and a clearer ID. Nice shot of a soldier with just about everything possible - what looks to be a Colt Special Model Rifle (or a model 1864 but this looks to be an early War image). Cartridge box, cap box, bayonet fixed on the rifle and scabbard slightly visible, knapsack and blanket. Clarity is not real crisp but pretty darn good. On the problems side, it looks like the image had a hard travel at one point in time where the mount got bent and ripped which also carried on partially into the image breaking through the albumen paper down near the trigger guard of the rifle and carrying to the right - showing as white on the image - can surely be lightly touched up to tone that area down. Also the name - there are about 15 possibilities (USCT soldiers by that name being excluded) - nost of which were from Ohio and New York - my bet is on New York.

M-1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD - SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM - MOTTO "STAND BY THE UNION" - Beautiful sword sold by the New York dealer Schuyler, Hartley & Graham and well marked on the blade. Fantastic etching on both sides (the same) of the motto "Stand By The Union" along the staffs of two flags, a grand eagle with the motto "E Pluribus Unum", scroll work and a Liberty Cap surrounded by rays. Blade is bright - no real rust. Grip is sharkskin with the triple wire wrap in very nice condition. It appears as though the guard has had a clear lacquer coating perhaps to keep the gilt bright and you might never know if you weren't looking with a magnifying glass. No scabbard unfortunately. very beautiful sword and with a patriotic motto etched on the blade - which is not encountered often.

FIRST DAY COVERS - FINAL REUNION OF THE UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS - 3 First day covers for the 1951 Norfolk, Virginia Final Encampment of the United Confederate Veterans. All three covers are postmarked the same - May 30, 1951 Norfolk, Va.9:00am. All of course have the 3 cent UCV stamp. All in good condition.

FIRST DAY COVERS - FINAL REUNION OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC - 2 First day covers for the 1949 Indianapolis, Indiana Final Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Both covers are postmarked the same - August 29, 1949 Indianapolis, In. 9:00am. All of course have the 3 cent GAR stamp. Both in good condition.

GAR SILVER ANNIVERSARY BADGE FROM THE 1891 DETROIT NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT - Badge with the relief of General William T. Sherman on the front and the GAR badge with military motifs on the reverse. Some light scratches and ribbon just a tad faded otherwise good condition.

RIBBON FOR THE WILLIAM T. SHERMAN MONUMENT DEDICATION 1903 - Ribbon is for the dedication of the Washington, D.C. statue to William T. Sherman held on October 15, 1903. Has a celluloid diamond (as part of a pin bar) with corps badges and "The Army of the Tennessee". Excellent condition.

12TH NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY - CAST IRON ENFIELD RIFLE - Just shy of 16" in length, this very heavy cast iron, great reproduction of an Enfield rifle has on the reverse side of the stock '12 N H / VOLS' in the casting. These are not often encountered - some have been known to have a bayonet although this doesn't appear to have ever had one. Old gold paint, half worn off make you wonder if this was once in the possession of a GAR Post. Good condition.

1891 GAR NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT DELEGATE BADGE - DETROIT - Delegate badge for the 25th National Encampment held in Detroit, Michigan in 1891. The book on the GAR badges states that there were 1,013 delegates for this encampment. The ribbon has a few frayed spots, mainly on the right edge and several tarnished spots mainly on the reverse. Guessing these could probably be cleaned up a bit if so desired. Michigan pin bar has the T-bar pin and also has a few darker areas - mainly the M & N of Michigan - all of which can be seen in the additional images.

DRAKE'S PLANTATION BITTERS BOTTLE - PAT. 1860 - Approx. 3" square and 10 1/4" in height. Looks to have been excavated but very little ground action. Embossed text on the top angled area "DRAKE / 1860 / PLANTATION / X / BITTERS" and on the opposite side, "PATENTED / 1862". Through the brown glass can be seen many flaws and air bubbles. Top spout has a shallow 'V' which is smooth to the touch so as these were not known to have this 'flaw' I would assume that it was at one time chipped and then touched up and ground smooth. Good condition.

WORLD WAR ONE TANK CORPS CARVED CANE - One of the more interesting canes I've had, approx. 34 3/4" in length and carved from a hard wood. The grip is carved into what I would call a dragon head, the eyes being carved separately and inserted into holes. Carved into the cane is "TANK CORPS / U.S. ARMY / FRANCE / 1918" and opposite that is the owners initials "W.S.B.". Also has 5 bands of carved diamonds and circles. Looks like the bottom was carved down to add a tip no doubt to protect the wood from wearing down but the added tip is no longer there. Great WWI soldier's folk art carving and from the newly formed Tank Corps yet.

WORLD WAR ONE CHRISTMAS DINNER MENU - 1917 - In the shape of the regimental & company guidon of Troop F, 17th Cavalry organized at Fort Bliss, Texas and based (in 1917) at Miami, Arizona. Menu is for the second Christmas dinner and includes not only the menu but also the Troop roster. Approx. 5 1/4" x 7". Very good condition.

M-1833 DRAGOON OFFICER'S SWORD - IMPORT - Along the same lines as the Ames except for several features; the blade is a bit longer at approx. 34 5/8" in length, the back of the blade is flat as opposed to rounded. It is unmarked but has an etched blade with floral and military motifs along with an open shield near the ricasso for a military dealer to place his name or a presentation. Brass guard has engraving with small areas of original gilt showing in the low areas and sharkskin grip with a triple wire wrap. Blade does have areas of pitting as can be seen in the photos but still a somewhat respectable piece. No scabbard.

CDV - COLONEL WILLIAM P. INNES - 1ST MICHIGAN ENGINEERS & MECHANICS - Image of Innes as a full bird Colonel. B/M of T.M. Schleier of Nashville, Tn. Period ink ID on both front and reverse - very good condition. Innes was commissioned in December, 1861 and mustered out in October, 1864 and was commissioned Bvt. Brigadier General in 1865. The 1st Michigan Engineers & Mechanics took part in many battles including Mill Springs, Ky., Perryville, Ky., Stones River, Murfreesboro and Bentonville among others.

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MID 1700'S .79 CAL. BULLET MOLD FOR THE EARLY BROWN BESS MUSKET - Great piece to accompany the early Brown Bess .79 cal. musket. The cavity is absolutely huge on this. No markings seen anywhere. The previous owner had picked this up in Scotland. Dark patina and for its age I would say this is in very good condition including the cavity.

3 PIECE SHALER BULLET - COMPLETE - DUG - Years ago I purchased a large relic collection which included almost 13,000 dug bullets - just about everything you could imagine. In that group were three complete Shalers of several different variations. I sold one right away, kept one for my own collection and have now placed the third up for sale. A digger is lucky to get even one piece of a Shaler let alone the entire 3 piece bullet. They fit nicely together but of course due to their travels don't fit completely into one another. Rarely seen!! Recovered in Virginia.

DUG TOURNEQUIT STARAP CLAMP- Great for a Civil War Medical display. Still retains the four rollers and shows why it was discarded on the battlefield - the threaded hole for the thumbscrew had cracked, probably rendering it useless. Nice piece to show the desperate struggle to save lives due to the wound. Good patina.

GAR REUNION RIBBON - 103RD OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - Ribbon for the 40th reunion of the 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry held in Randall's Grove on August 21-28, 1906. The 103rd were present at the Battles of; Blue Springs and Dandridge, Tn., Resaca, Dallas, Marietta, Kennesaw Mountain and Atlanta, Georgia among others. Ribbon is solid with exception ofthe small pin holes where the Veteran had it attached to his clothing and a small hole just below the town's name. Has several areas of staining that can be seen in the photos.

GAR HAT BADGE WITH THE POST # 18 - GAR metal wreath with GAR center placed on the typical swatch of black felt which would be sewn on the hat. This also has two applied letters '18' which no doubt indicated the Post number. The one has a period repair of thread holding the bottom of the '1' on where the brass pin appeared to break. Some discoloration in places on the metal .

47TH NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT - 1913 CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE - Badge for 'Member of Staff' of the 47th National Encampment in Chattanooga, Tennessee held on September 15-20, 1913. Badge has a relief of Commander Alfred B. Beers. Ribbon has a small tear just under the pin bar on the right side and the metal components have several areas of discoloration - otherwise in solid condition.

TEXAS STATE FAIR - PIN FOR CIVIL WAR VETERANS OF THE GAR - Nice 1" diameter celluloid pin for which must have been GAR Day at the Texas State Fair - October 23, 1911. Made by the Fred Lake Company in Dallas Texas. Good condition.

ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND REUNION RIBBON - GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 1885 - Wide "Aids to Assistant Marshal ribbon for the 17th Annual Reunion of the Army of the Cumberland held in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 16-17, 1885. Ribbon is in good solid condition but the combination of black print on red silky ribbon wasn't great for show.

1896 REUNION RECEPTION COMMITTEE RIBBON - Unfortunately there is no location of this reunion shown but judging by the names on the badge it was an important reunion. It reads: Reception / Committee / Gens. / Alger / Sickles / Howard / Stewart / Marden / Corp. Tanner / Oct. 20, 1896. Ribbon is in very good condition.

LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO SOLDIERS & SAILORS - Nice ribbon for the August 11, 1898 20th Reunion of the Soldiers and Sailors of Lorain County held in Grafton, Ohio. Ribbon in very good condition but has a red stain in the lower left corner.

U.S. NAVY VETERANS MOMUMENT DEDICATION - This is an "it is what it is" ribbon. Condition is not good. Overall the ribbon is fairly strong but it is discolored (or stained) and there is tape across the top and bottom of the back side (so it doesn't affect the front of the ribbon itself. The top tape helps to hold on to the pin on the back side. BUT, not often do you see reunion or in this case, Monument Dedication ribbons for the U.S. Navy Veterans. Most everything is Army related. This is for the Monument Dedication in New Haven, Connecticut on June 17, 1887.

REMINGTON .44 CAL. ARMY REVOLVER - Recovery site unknown but must have had a violent end probably during reloading as the gun is in half cock position, empty cylinder and both the loading lever and cylinder pin are both broken with the broken end of the cylinder pin still holding in the cylinder and the ram portion of the loading lever still in the hole. Trigger guard also missing. Heavily rusted condition as would be expected. A relic any hunter would die to pull out of the ground.

ILLINOIS ADJUTANT GENERALS REPORT - VOL. 6 - 106TH ILL - 131ST ILL - Springfield, Il. - 1900 - Soldier's rosters of the 106th Illinois Infantry through the 131st Illinois Infantry. Lists the soldiers of each mentioned regiment along with their residence,date of enlistment and rank, date of muster and remarks, such as date of discharge, killed, wounded or missing along with where. Book has tight binding but does have scuffs on the covers as would be expected with a 118 year old book.

LINCOLN ASSASSINATION SHEET MUSIC - 1865 - 'THE NATION MOURNS - FUNERAL MARCH TO THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN - THE MARTYR PRESIDENT'. Published in 1865. Nice portrait of Lincoln on cover. Separation on the bound end as it was once bound in a volume. Would look great in a frame.

CDV - 15th MICHIGAN INFANTRY - WOUNDED AT SHILOH - Image of Lt. Henry F. Wallace - Company I, 15th Michigan Infantry. He enlisted on December 2, 1861 and was commissioned into Co. I on January 1, 1862. He was listed as wounded at Shiloh on April 6, 1862 and discharged due to those injuries on August 2, 1862. Carte is id'd nicely on the reverse in period ink, "Lt. F. Wallace / Lt. US Vol / Corunna / Mich". Overall condition is very good but does have some smudges on the card.

M-1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER - 1863 - Nice Colt .44 Cal. Army revolver - manufactured in 1863 and has all matching serial numbers including the wedge. Cartouche are visible on both grips, cylinder scene is very good. Overall gun metal gray with often seen brown staining, mechanically works. Has often seen nicks and light dents, no real pitting, just the brown stains.

HMS HOOD SOUVENIR ASHTRAY FROM GANGWAY - There isn't a more epic and devastating naval battle during World War 2 than the one against the British Fleet including the H.M.S. Hood and the German battleship Bismark. The Bismark placed a perfect shell that completely destroyed the H.M.S. Hood with heavy loss of life. This does not include the original box that it was packaged in but that box label states that on the final voyage, the gangway was left behind and these commemorative ashtrays were made from the brass treads of that gangway. Just this past September one was sold on Ebay for over $300 with the box. This one, without the box and in need of cleaning (if desired) is much less. Made by Greatrex, Ltd. in England.

LETTER FROM IOWA GOVERNOR SAMUEL KIRKWOOD TO ILLINOIS GOVERNOR ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE FROM POSSIBLE ATTACK - ALS Letter dated May 10, 1861 from Governor Kirkwood of Iowa to Governor Richard Yates of Illinois asking for mutual military assistance should either Iowa or Kansas be attacked from southern forces. Unfortunately Kirkwood's handwriting isn't what I would call the best so there were several words I could just not quite make out but the text is shown on the 'Additional Images' link. Perhaps a fresh set of eyes would help. Great insight as to the nature of the individual states working together during that most uncertain time.

ADMIRAL DEWEY PAPERWEIGHT - Approx. 2 1/2" x 4" x3/4" glass paperweight with insert of Admiral Dewey and the Battleship Olympia. No chips or cracks. Would be perfect for the desk of a Span-Am enthusiast.

PRE-CIVIL WAR MISSISSIPPI JUG - SIGNED - Approx. 10 1/2" high x 4 5/8"in diameter. Glazed jug signed by F.A. MEYER. Francois A. Meyer is listed as a potter in Biloxi, Mississippi from approx. 1857-60. Rim of spout has chips and is a bit rough and there are several areas where the glaze has been worn off and has stained areas which you often see with these type of containers. "F A MEYER" is struck deep on the upper cone portion of the jug. Has it's flaws, but a good pre-Civil War item.

PATRIOTIC COVER - GENERAL BURNSIDE - Patriotic envelope with engraving of General Ambrose Burnside, Commanding the Burnside Expedition. Printed by Magee in Philadelphia. Good condition but does have staining along the left edge.

72nd INDIANA GROUPING - WILDER'S LIGHTNING BRIGADE - Group of items from Captain Arius U. Craven, Co. D, 72nd Indiana of the famous John Wilder's "Lightning Brigade". Group consists of a Wilder's Brigade GAR reunion ribbon (has issues, some weak areas and some substance that got stuck on it & stained), post-War CDV of Craven (modern ID on reverse), copy of a photo of Craven in uniform, a business card of Cravens' and two 72nd Indiana War time receipts for supplies , both signed by Craven. Not the prettiest grouping but 72nd Indiana none the less.

GLOWING TESTAMENT TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE JAMES RIFLE CANNON - Four page letter hand written copy on March 1, 1862 by the Adjutant General of Illinois originally written on February 20, 1862 by Capt. Jasper M. Dresser of the Illinois Light Artillery, Company 'A' to Governor Richard Yates just after the battle of Fort Donelson that describes the battle in very good detail and his battery's effectiveness using the James Rifle Cannon against the Confederate forces. Transcription is on the 'Additional Images' link.

24TH MICHIGAN INFANTRY OF THE IRON BRIGADE - KILLED AT GETTYSBURG - Certificate (approx. 4 3/8" x 8") dated August 9, 1864 signed by Michigan Adjutant General John Robertson attesting to Sergeant George Pettinger's service in the 24th Michigan Infantry. He enlisted on August 7, 1862 at Detroit. He was killed in action on July 1, 1863 and is buried at the Soldier's National Cemetery at Gettysburg. Not going to sugar coat this, it is ugly, folded, wrinkled, has been taped (long ago) as can be seen on the reverse, with some tape residue on the front. Also across the front, in faint red period ink are those desirable words, "KILLED IN ACTION GETTYSBURG, PA / JULY 1st 1863"

2ND MICHIGAN INFANTRY - BATTLE OF FIRST BULL RUN - Eight page letter from Alfred Jeffery of the 2nd Michigan Infantry written on August 2, 1861 on patriotic stationery. The letter chronicles the regiments step by step movements from the time they left Detroit, the passing through Baltimore and through the First Battle of Bull Run. Very detailed and graphic in places. Transcription is on the 'Additional Images' link. Excellent letter.

ORIGINAL GATLING GUN CRATE WITH 9 PACKAGES OF BLANK CARTRIDGES - This is a marked Frankford Arsenal crate for 1000 Gatling Gun blank cartridges. Included are 9 packages of Gatling Gun blank cartridges, each containing 20 cartridges (wrapped in plastic wrap to keep them from damage). Crate is missing the top but has the internal sheet metal intact. It has been cut open - as I understand it, these they were repacked in 1905 (after so long the black powder deteriorates and the ammunition is scheduled for repacking). These were repacked in January, 1905 and each packet along with the crate are marked with that packing date - no original manufacturing date is shown, or visible. Blanks for the Gatling Guns were also used to train horses for battlefield gunfire. The nine cartridge packets are all solid but have varying degrees of stains, smudges, etc. These will not be shipped so delivery will have to be worked out.

5TH NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY PRE-PRINTED PASS - Not often kept by soldiers as they were generally handed back to the guards when returning. (approx. 2 3/4" x 3 1/2") dated Oct. 22, 1861 from Camp Jackson in Concord, NH. Made out for Simon Dorr and hand signed by Capt. Edward E. Sturtevant (who was wounded at Fair Oaks and killed at Fredericksburg, Va. Signed in print by Col Edward E. Cross who was wounded 3 times at Fair Oaks, Antietam and Fredericksburg and died of wounds at Gettysburg.

96TH ILLINOIS INFANTRY PASS - FRANKLIN, TN - Written one month after the battle of Franklin, this half page hand written pass allows Major John C. Smith and men to procure lumber for use at a hospital in Franklin. The 96th Illinois was involved in the Battle of Franklin with minor casualties. Smith would go on to become a Brevet Brigadier General. By the looks of the back of the pass, it was folded and in the bottom of his baggage for a while.

CDV - CONFEDERATE REV. BENJAMIN MORGAN PALMER - Image of The Rev. Benjamin M. Palmer who was the 1st Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States of America in New Orleans, La., gave a lengthy and heated sermon on November 29, 1860 defending slavery as an institution. The sermon was widely distributed in the South and had a huge influence when it came time for Louisiana to vote on joining the Confederacy. The image has a pencil inscription on the front "Rev. Dr. Palmer / Kansas Rebel". The Palmer is correct, Kansas not so much. E & HT Anthony, New York back mark. CDV has light contrast and top corners are slightly clipped. An important figure in the Louisiana secession movement.

7th VERMONT INFANTRY - ORDNANCE INVOICE - SPRINGFIELD RIFLES - Hand written Ordnance Invoice dated October 1, 1863 for Company G of the 7th Vermont Infantry at Barrancas, Florida. The page is loaded with such items as Springfield Rifles, Bayonets, NCO Swords, Tompions, Belt Plates, Gun Slings, etc. Don't often see these this loaded Document is in good condition.

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19TH MISSOURI INFANTRY / 13TH U.S. INFANTRY PRE-PRINTED PASS - Pre-printed Pass made out by the Provost Marshal in St. Louis, dated December 17, 1861 for Joseph L. Horr who was at that time a Private in the 13th US Infantry to travel to Iowa and Illinois. The pass is signed by Horr on the back along with his physical description and pledge of allegiance to the Union. The pass is signed in print by George E. Leighton of the 19th Missouri Infantry as well as a railroad ticket agent. Pass has some light staining and some separation at the seams.

100TH INDIANA INFANTRY - Ribbon for the 36th Reunion of the 100th Indiana Volunteer Infantry "Persimmon Regiment". Ribbon in good condition but has a stain in the upper portion as can be seen in photos. The 100th participated in the Battles of Missionary Ridge, Jackson, Ms., Dallas, Ga., Atlanta and Jonesboro, among others.

CDV - 93rd OHIO INFANTRY - TRANSFERRED TO VRC - Image of Pvt. James W. Johnston - Company G, 93rd Ohio Infantry. He enlisted on December 2, 1861 and was commissioned into Co. I on July 25, 1862. He was transferred out on January 15, 1864 to the VRC. The 93rd fought in the battles of Stones River, Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge before his transfer and though the rosters don't show him as wounded, his transfer may have been the result of one of these battles. Nice period ink ID on reverse. Some smudging.

CDV - 100th OHIO INFANTRY - TRANSFERRED TO VRC - Image of Pvt. Henry H. Fisher - Company G, 100th Ohio Infantry. He enlisted on December 2, 1861 and was commissioned into Co. I on August 10, 1862. He was transferred out on October 1, 1864 to the VRC. The 100th fought in the battles of Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain and Atlanta before his transfer and though the rosters don't show him as wounded, his transfer may have been the result of one of these battles. Nice period ink ID on reverse. Some smudging.

RARE BERDAN'S SHARPSHOOTERS RUBBER BUTTON - Approx. 20mm+. General pattern GI-94 General Service button made of rubber. B/M - N.R. Co. / Goodyear's P=T 1851. These were used strictly by the two regiments of Berdan's U.S. Sharpshooters. Button shows minor wear on the high relief points, small crazing around edges and is in VGC.

BOYLE, GAMBLE & MacFEE SABER BAYONET WITH SCABBARD - This is an unmarked bayoney as is mostly encountered. Blade is 20 1/2" in length and has an unstopped fuller. For these bayonets, the blade is in very nice condition with only very minor surface rust. The only marking is a two digit bench mark "13" on the bottom of the mortised slot. The clip locking button is frozen. The patina on this is choice! It has that deep reddish brown color that only 150 years and Confederate brass can give. The scabbard does not belong to this bayonet but the patina is darn near a perfect match to the bayonet grip showing that the pair has been together for nearly forever and is probably the reason the blade is in such good condition. The leather is in very good condition with just very minor surface cracks and a solid seam.

9TH CORPS - PERIOD CORPS BADGE - Brass badge with white enamel (indicating the 2nd Division of the 9th Corps) with a T-Bar pin back. This badge can be seen on page 52 of the Stanley Phillips' "CIVIL WAR CORPS BADGES" book (the one in the book has red enamel for the 1st Division). The 9th Corps fought not only with the Army of the Potomac but also in the Western Theatre. The 2nd Division contained such Regiments as 6th & 9th NH Inf., 48th, 50th & 51st Pa Inf., 7th & 12th RI Inf, 2nd MD Inf., 21st, 29th & 35th Mass Inf., 46th & 51st NY Inf., 86th & 129th Ohio Inf., 116th & 118th Ind. Inf., as well as Batteries L & M of the 1st Mich. Lt. Art., along with Batteries from the 2nd NY Art., 2nd U.S. Art., 15th Ind. Art. as well as others. Very good condition.

CDV - 127th ILLINOIS INFANTRY - Image of John B. Westendorf of the 127th Illinois Infantry. He mustered in on August 20, 1862 and was discharged on June 5, 1865. It is signed in period ink on the front and has a St. Louis photographer's back mark. The 127th fought in the battles of Arkansas Post, Vicksburg, Resaca, Dallas, Kennesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Ezra Church, Jonesboro and Fayetteville, among others. Image has some smudges but otherwise in very good condition.

CDV - 11th & 8th MICHIGAN CAVALRY - Image of Thomas H. Wright - Saddler - 11th Michigan Cavalry and also (for several months before mustering out) in the 8th Michigan Cavalry. He enlisted on November 3, 1863 and was mustered out on July 20, 1865. The 11th fought in the battles of Mount Sterling and Cynthiana, Ky., Saltville, Wytheville and Marion, Va. along with numerous other small battles and skirmishes. Carte is signed in period pencil on the front either as 'Mr. H. Wright' or 'Thos. H. Wright' - hard to distinguish. On the reverse near the top very lightly you can make out ' ___ Wright / 11 Mich Cavalry'. Carte has some light smudging and ID is light but otherwise in very good condition.

CDV - 36th INDIANA INFANTRY - Image of 1st Lieut. and Adj. Zene C. Bohrer, 36th Indiana Infantry. He enlisted on October 29, 1861 as a Sgt. Major into Co. E, 36th Ind. Inf. and was mustered out on October 21, 1864. The 36th fought in the battles of Shiloh, Stones River, Chickamauga, Ringgold, Resaca, Dallas, Kennesaw Mountain and Marietta. Carte has a later pencil ID and a Nashville photographer's back mark. There is a period pencil inscription indicating the image was taken in May, 1863 in Nashville. Some light smudging otherwise very good condition.

CDV - 36th INDIANA INFANTRY - Bust image of 1st Lieut. and Adj. Zene C. Bohrer, 36th Indiana Infantry. He enlisted on October 29, 1861 as a Sgt. Major into Co. E, 36th Ind. Inf. and was mustered out on October 21, 1864. The 36th fought in the battles of Shiloh, Stones River, Chickamauga, Ringgold, Resaca, Dallas, Kennesaw Mountain and Marietta. Carte has a later pencil ID and a 'MORSE & PEASLEE, ARMY PHOTOGRAPHER, DEPARTMENT of the CUMBERLAND' photographer's back mark. There is a period pencil inscription indicating the image was taken in December, 1863 in Bridgeport, Alabama. Some light smudging otherwise very good condition.

1868 U.S. GRANT CAMPAIGN MEDALLION - Approx. 1" in diameter and made of brass. Obverse has a relief of Grant with "GENERAL U.S. GRANT / 1868" and "I PROPOSE TO FIGHT IT OUT ON THIS LINE / IF IT TAKES ALL SUMMER" on the reverse. Some discoloration on the reverse but overall very good condition.

1852 GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT CAMPAIGN MEDALLION - Approx. 1 1/8" in diameter and made of brass. Obverse has a relief of Scott with "GEN WINFIELD SCOTT / FIRST IN WAR / FIRST IN PEACE" and a nice spread eagle relief with "SCOTT & GRAHAM / UNION & CONSTITUTION" on the reverse. Mellow patina and overall good condition.

1844 HENRY CLAY CAMPAIGN MEDALLION - Approx. 7/8" in diameter and made of brass. Obverse has a relief of Clay with "HENRY CLAY / THE ASHLAND FARMER / BORN APRIL 22, 1777 / 1844" and a nice balance scale relief with "WEIGHTED IN THE BALANCE AND FOUND WANTING / DEMOCRATS & WHIGS" on the reverse. Mellow patina with much wear - overall fair condition.

45th ILLINOIS INFANTRY - GAR ID TAG - GAR ID tag (approx. 1" in diameter and made out of what appears to be German silver) for Francis M. Armstrong of Company D, 45th Illinois Infantry. The address on the tag states Eagle Grove, Ia which is where he moved to after the War and is buried at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Eagle Grove. The 45th fought in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Champion Hill, Vickburg and others. Very good condition.

CDV - 85th INDIANA INFANTRY - Bust image of Major Robert E. Craig, 85th Indiana Infantry from Newport, Indiana. He enlisted on September 4, 1862, and was placed in Field & Staff position and also Provost Marshal in Murfreesboro, Tn. He died of disease in Murfreesboro on April 2, 1864. The carte is inscribed in period ink on the front 'Your Obt Servt / Robt. E. Craig, Maj. / & Provost Marshal of / Murfreesboro, Tenn.' and on the reverse 'To / Jos. A. Jones P.M. / Terre Haute / Indiana'. The photographer's back mark is "Butler, Bonsall & Co. / Army Photographers / General Rousseau's Division'. The 85th fought in the battles of Thompson's Station, Resaca, Dallas, Kennasaw Mountain, Atlanta as well as others. Some light smudging otherwise very good condition.

CDV - UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT ARTILLERY CORPORAL - Full length image of a Light Artillery Corporal carrying a light artillery sword and a holstered pistol. Washington, D.C. Photographer. Some smudging, small tear at bottom center which enters the albumen paper and some damage in that area.

CDV - 47th INDIANA INFANTRY - Bust image of Captain William M. Henley, 47th Indiana Infantry. He enlisted on April 1, 1862 and was mustered out on December 29, 1864. The 47th fought in the battles of Port Gibson, Champion Hill, Vickburg and Jackson, Mississippi along with Alexandria and Spanish Fort, Alabama as well as others. There is no photographer's back mark. There is a period ink inscription on the front ' W.M. Henley / Capt. Co. I 47th Indiana'. Some light smudging and slightly clipped corners but otherwise very good condition.

CDV - 10th MAINE INFANTRY - Bust image of 2nd Lieut. Henry Francis Smith, 10th Maine Infantry. He enlisted on October 4, 1861 into Co. E, 36th Ind. Inf. and was mustered out on May 8, 1863. The 10th fought in the battles of Winchester, Cedar Mountain, 2nd Bull Run, Antietam and Chancellorsville. Carte has a Portland, Maine photographer's back mark. There is a period ink inscription on the front 'Henry F. Smith' and an ink inscription on the reverse - probably post War 'Henry Francis Smith / 2nd Lieut Co E 10th Me / about 1863 / Moved to San Diego, Cal.'. Carte is very clean and in very good condition.

CDV - 33rd ILLINOIS INFANTRY - Seated view of James L. Dayton of the 33rd Illinois Infantry. He enlisted on August 24, 1861 into Co. E, 33rd Ill. Inf. with no date of discharge given. It is inscribed on the front in period ink 'J.L. Dayton' and on the reverse 'LaMoille / Bureau Co. / Ills'. The 33rd fought in the battles of Magnolia Hills, Port Gibson, Champion's Hill, Big Black River Bridge and Vickburg, Mississippi. Carte has a New Orleans photographer's back mark. Some light smudging otherwise very good condition.

CDV - 33rd ILLINOIS INFANTRY - Full standing view of Dennis E. Dayton (probably a relative of James L. below) of the 33rd Illinois Infantry. He enlisted on August 24, 1861 into Co. E, 33rd Ill. Inf., re-enlisted January 1, 1864 and mustered out November 24, 1865 at Vicksburg . It is inscribed on the reverse in period ink 'Denis E. Dayton'. The 33rd fought in the battles of Magnolia Hills, Port Gibson, Champion's Hill, Big Black River Bridge and Vickburg, Mississippi. Carte has a Princeton, Illinois photographer's back mark. Carte is in very good condition.

CDV - 53rd MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY - Seated armed view of Harlan P. Partridge of the 53rd Massachusetts Infantry. He enlisted on August 25, 1862 into Co. B, 53rd Mass. Inf. and mustered out September 8, 1863. It is inscribed on the front in period ink 'H.P. Partridge' and on the reverse 'Harlan P. Partridge / Sergeant Major / 53 Reg Mass'. The 53rd fought in the battles of Fort Bisland and Port Hudson, La.. Carte has no photographer's back mark. Carte has some staining on the mount otherwise in very good condition.

CDV - 2nd INDIANA CAVALRY - KIA - Bust image of Asa S. Smith, 2nd Indiana Cavalry - Wayne County, Indiana. He enlisted on September 13, 1861 and re-enlisted January 10, 1864. The 2nd fought in the battles of Gallatin, Hartsville, Stones River, Chickamauga, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta as well as others. Smith was killed in action at the battle of Scottsville, Alabama on April 2, 1865. There is a Richmond, In. photographer's back mark. There is a period ink inscription on the reverse ' Asa S. Smith / Co. C 2nd Ind / Cavly'. Some light staining on mount but otherwise very good condition.

CDV - 13th MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY - WIA - ANTIETAM - Bust image of William B. Barron, 13th Massachusetts Infantry - Boston, Mass. He enlisted on June 29, 1861 and was discharged on November 25, 1862 due to wounds received at Antietam on September 17, 1862. There is a great 13th Regiment Mass. Vol. photographer's back mark. There is a period ink inscription on the front ' Yours Truly / Wm B. Barron / Co. F 13th Regt'. Some light staining and smudges on mount along with very light contrast & fading on the image.

6TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY (CUSTER'S CAVALRY BRIGADE) CAPTAIN'S COMMISSION - JACOB O. PROBASCO - Very nice commission with Michigan State Seal intact, signed by Governor Austin Blair for Capt. Jacob O. Probasco, dated December 10, 1864. Probasco enlisted into Co. E of the 6th on September 8, 1862 as Corporal and rose through the ranks to Captain. He transferred on November 16, 1865 into the 1st Michigan cavalry where he was mustered out on June 6, 1866. The 6th was involved in the battles of Gettysburg, Falling Waters, Todd's Tavern, Wilderness, Yellow Tavern, Cold Harbor, Trevillion Station, Winchester, Front Royal among numerous others. VGC.